What basketball shoes should I get next ?

JBautista · Post #1 » by **JBautista** » Thu May 9, 2013 10:29 pm

Hey guys, just wondering what pair of basketball shoes I should get next. As of now, I'm thinking the LeBron X Floridians for 150, or the KD V's Easters for about 130. I was also considering the hyperdunks, and I'm 5'10 and play more on the wing positions if that helps. I want a shoe that is comfortable and that will last. Thanks.

kb24vskb8 · Post #2 » by **kb24vskb8** » Fri May 10, 2013 3:24 am

Hyperfuse

Rasho_libre · Post #3 » by **Rasho_libre** » Fri May 10, 2013 8:05 am

Get the chris bosh 10's Dino version

Raptors Aiya · Post #4 » by **Raptors Aiya** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:14 am

Kobe 8 Mambacurial

This colourway is to capture Kobe's love for the game of Soccer. For thoe of you that recognize the colourway, that's because...

FYI...

Only available in Europe, but I say Reach for the Stars lol

720 · Post #5 » by **720** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:16 pm

Jordan 11's...

booyah_child · Post #6 » by **booyah_child** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:18 pm

I've heard Hyperfuses are really comfy to play in.

RandomRaptorfan · Post #7 » by **RandomRaptorfan** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:20 pm

I say hyperfuses, don't know much about KDs, I find lebrons too bulky for me, and Jordan retros are just all-around garbage blister-inducing quality.

Spex · Post #8 » by **Spex** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:51 pm

Throw in another vote for the Hyperfuse, got a pair not too long ago, super comfy and great ankle support without being restrictive. I was also considering the Lebron X and the KD V, but when it came down to it the hyperfuse just felt better. Very similar feel to the KD V's imo.

mintsa · Post #9 » by **mintsa** » Fri May 10, 2013 2:03 pm

I also wear hyperfuse (2011). I like them. I couldn't wear the hyperdunks the shoe felt to flat and big on my foot. Hyperfuse has more of a snug/tighter fit.

bape_lovers · Post #10 » by **bape_lovers** » Fri May 10, 2013 4:50 pm

melo m8s is my favorite...where you get Lebron's for 150?

Blast Tyrant · Post #11 » by **Blast Tyrant** » Fri May 10, 2013 4:58 pm

As someone who's worked in the industry for 5 years now, the Lebron Zoom Soldier 6 is an amazingly well cushioned basketball shoe. I find a lot of people prefer them to lebron x.
I got a pair and love the support laterally, they also feel very explosive because of the double zoom air pack in the fore foot.

vergogna · Post #12 » by **vergogna** » Fri May 10, 2013 5:03 pm

anyone ever tried these?

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/m ... pid1238198

Jay_Hawk · Post #13 » by **Jay_Hawk** » Fri May 10, 2013 5:04 pm

Raptors Aiya wrote:Kobe 8 Mambacurial

This colourway is to capture Kobe's love for the game of Soccer. For thoe of you that recognize the colourway, that's because...

FYI...

Only available in Europe, but I say Reach for the Stars lol

I'm almost 100% I saw both those at Sportchek. I know I saw the soccer cleat...

EDIT: I guess it's just the mercurials (google helped), but damn are they similar.

Steve Urkel · Post #14 » by **Steve Urkel** » Fri May 10, 2013 5:23 pm

Honestly most shoes are very good nowadays but what you really want to look for is fit. If you actually want a good performance basketball shoe just get the one that is most comfortable for your foot shape. I have a narrow foot with a smaller heel and a left ankle issue so I need a shoe that supports my foot in the right places and is not too wide. I had to buy a new pair a couple of years ago after a month because my foot started sliding left to right inside the shoe even though my toe was right at the end, it was terrible and my game suffered, especially on defence.

Trust me it's all about what fits YOUR foot the best, that's the best basketball shoe for YOU.

xaueious · Post #15 » by **xaueious** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:01 pm

This is why I play in New Balance cross-trainers

Blast Tyrant · Post #16 » by **Blast Tyrant** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:05 pm

To add to the above posters points, get something that fits. Most ball shoes are extraordinarily narrow these days. Try lots of stuff out.

timdunkit · Post #17 » by **timdunkit** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:07 pm

Anyone know a cheap pair of good outdoor ball shoes?

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JBautista · Post #18 » by **JBautista** » Fri May 10, 2013 11:58 pm

As for the LeBrons I was gonna buy them off a friend, or ebay. I was also surprised how light the Kobe 8's were, probably as light as the crazy lights.

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Merit · Post #19 » by **Merit** » Sat May 11, 2013 3:36 am

Lebron's are clunky (I'm a quick guard). Kobe's are great. Hyperdunks work for me, but I'm partial to Jordan 14's. Really liked the old kobe 8's.

arbsn · Post #20 » by **arbsn** » Sat May 11, 2013 5:20 am

li ning

or peaks